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Drug Companies Use Shadow Influencer Campaigns Online

A new analysis reveals widespread undisclosed promotion of prescription drugs across major social platforms.

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Naveen Sankar S
Nov 20, 2025
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A cross-sectional analysis of 740 high-engagement social media posts found that more than 80 percent contained undisclosed influencer promotion of prescription drugs, with most emphasizing benefits and minimizing risks, highlighting a major gap in drug safety communication for patients and healthcare providers.

The study focused on three commonly promote…

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